School Needs Assessment Study

The Towns of Ayer, Harvard, and Shirley, along with the Devens Enterprise Commission, MassDevelopment, the Ayer Shirley Regional School District, and Harvard Public Schools, are soliciting proposals for a comprehensive School Needs Assessment to evaluate current and future educational facility requirements. This initiative aims to guide strategic planning, capital investment, and resource allocation across participating municipalities and school districts, ensuring that infrastructure and programs align with student enrollment trends, educational standards, and community growth projections. Interested firms must demonstrate experience in educational facility planning, demographic analysis, and stakeholder engagement to deliver a detailed, data-driven assessment. Proposals are due by August 13, 2026, and must be submitted in response to solicitation number BD-27-1681-TH168-TH168-131425, which was posted on July 15, 2026. The contract is managed by the Office of the Town Hall in Shirley, Massachusetts, with Logan Bries serving as the primary point of contact. All work under this contract will be performed locally in Shirley, MA, and responses must be submitted via the official CommBuys portal. While no specific set-aside or NAICS code is indicated, the procurement is categorized as a state and local government solicitation under Massachusetts oversight, and qualified consultants are encouraged to submit proposals that reflect a deep understanding of regional educational dynamics and collaborative governance structures.